Examples Of Forgiveness In The Invisible Man

Remorse and Forgiveness

If someone doesn’t feel remorse for their actions, should they be forgiven? In The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, Griffin hurts many people as he fights for the power he believes he deserves. The decisions Griffin makes throughout this book impact those around him hurtfully, and Griffin’s adamant lack of remorse when confronted with the consequences of his actions show that he is not to be forgiven for making these choices. If he had shown remorse for his decisions, that would make us more willing to forgive him, because he regrets it, and is more likely to not repeat his actions. Griffin, however, shows no regret from start to finish, and this makes him unworthy of our forgiveness. Since Griffin has shown no signs of remorse while abusing his invisibility, he is past the point of redemption.

Griffin shows no remorse throughout the book, often blaming his misfortunate predicaments on others. In Chapter 24, Griffin is irate because Mr. Marvel has stolen his books: “‘And then the filthy brute must needs try and rob me!’” (112). In Chapter 23, as Dr. Kemp tells him that none of the people Griffin fights in Iping are dead, he says,
Regretting his choices would mean, to some degree, that he had recognized his mistakes and would not repeat them, a vital step towards regaining his humanity. As he does not show remorse throughout The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, he should not be forgiven. This is important to remember while reading this book and in life, because prematurely excusing someone's actions, without any signs that they would change their decisions if they could, can be hazardous. Second chances are not inherently dangerous, but if we let a murderer who stated several times that they would murder again out of jail, that would be incredibly unintelligent. Griffin should not be forgiven because he shows no remorse for his